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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-23
A RAILROAD AND GAS.
New Cumberland Reaching Out After Il
Good Things of Life,

New Cumberland Reaching Out After the
Good Things of Life.
Mr.. J. Nee. Creighton, of New CumbeT-
land, has been telling Pittsburgh re-
porter about the proposed extension Of the
Pewiky railroad nOrthward to his town.
A committee of-SNew Cumberland citizens
were in Pittsburgh yesterday in regard TO
the matter, and are very jubilant over its
probable success. Mr.. Creighton said it had
been difficult for the New Cumberland brick
and sewer-pipe manufacturers to secure
transportation except by river. To ship by
rail they had to send their product in
wagons to Wheeling Junction, where the
p. C. & st. l.. and Pewiky roads connect.
For long while the manufacturers have
been trying 10 induce the Pennsylvania
Company to build road there and it was
stated yesterday that the arrangements are
about completed. The difficulty has been
to know how to build. An extension
could have been run from Wheeling juno
ton along the river TO New Cumberland
to connect there or straight across the
country about twelve miles TO the
Wheeling branch of the Panhandle.
The matter has been under discus
sion all winter. 4 number Of commit
tees have been in Pittsburg from the place
aud efforts made to induce the company to
build from Wheeling Junction, "a this
would allow of better outlet. 1t was
| ,l,o ,,-;sbaI 20 tba roiIrna1 nnmnanv wnnld
not do this to bridge the river at Toronto
so rs to have connection with the Cleve-
land & Pittsburg railroad. A number of
surveyors were sent down during the win
ter by the Pennsylvania Company and the
ground thoroughly looked over. 1t has
been decided to build across to the Wheel
ing branch of the Panhandle, and work
will begin this spring.
Since the recent lucky strikes of the
Ohio Valley Natural Gas Company in Han
over township, near Wellsville, Ohio, the
company have more than enough gas to
supply Wellsyille and East Liverpool, so
they have been thinking of making eXten-
siOns.
At the time when their West Virginia
field was opened it was projected to build
| a line To New Cumberland on account of
the fatterlng offer received from there,
but the field gave out and the project was
abandoned. Now, however, that their
field in Ohio is proving such success,
they have contracted to have lOinch
pipe line laid from the field to Toronto
and across the river to New Cumberland,
the whole to be finished by June |. The
contractor is now hiring men and work will
be begun in week or more. The gas
company has canvassed the town and can
get all the large works there to take the
gas. Owing to the smallneSs of the town,
however, they will not yet pipe the town.
They have now three wells being drilled
and will shortly sink five more.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-23
THERE is NO DANGER.
LAMONT SAYSDR. Sewers DOESN'T KNOW
WHAT He Is TALKING ABOUT.
The President Takes as Much Exercise as Most Men
and Has Not Gained Any Flesh, but Lost
SOms-Ths Bids for Steal Plate
ArmOr Opened.

WASHINGTON, March 22.-Colonel La
mont in conversation to-day in regard to
the Presidents health, showed that the
fears recently expressed by DIR. Sewers are
not shared by the Presidents family and
his intimate friends. The President, Col.
Lamont said, was to all appearances in
perfect health. He did not think DR..
Sewers was in a position to Judge of the
matter, as he did not know the President,
and what he said was, in the Colonel's
opinion, based merely on the assumption
that the President was gaining flesh and took
no exercise This was not the case. As a
matter Of fact, he continued, the President
weighs less than when he first came to
Washington, and really takes as much ex-
ercise as most other men. 1t is true he does
not walk about the city, but he frequently
walks IN the country, and there are other
ways in which he gets exercise. The Col
onel adds, altogether the President is in
good condition, and there is no reason for
apprehension in regard to his health.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-23
BENwOOD.
Mr Inhn Hinnans is Ill

Mr.. John Higgens is i'll.
Mrs W. Bursee is the guest of her mother
in Mingo.
F. McJiltOn, Esq, was able to be out
yesterday.
The Andes took cargo of nails here
yesterday.
A weather vane was put on the school
house belfry yesterday.
Mrs. Blake, Sr., Of Centre ward, is very
ill. Recovery doubtful.
Three or four arrests this week; charges
drunkenness and disorderly conduct.
Mr.. Haze, of Bellaire, about completed
his work on the school building yesterday
Both steel plants will have large out
put this week if nothing Unforeseen hap
pens.
The many friends of Mayor Pelley will
be glad to have him succeed himselfin that
Office in which he is the present efficient
incumbent.
The streets in Upper ward are receiving
some needed attention. A side road
scraper will be used on Main street as soOr
as the mud has dried.
A pleasant oyster supper was given al
the residence Of Marshal Myer last Tues
day. evening. The affair was a surprise
to the Marshal, arranged by Mrs. Myer in
honor of his natal day. A number OF cit,
izens, together with the council and Other
city officers, were in attendance, and did
justice to the elaborate menu.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-23
Deadlock in the House Of Commons

LONDON, March -, 10 q. m.-The
House of Commons has been in session all
night and is still sitting. The time has
been consumed in efforts by the Govern
ment to dispose of the civil service credi Is
of the Naval Office. The Parnellites are
contesting every step and resorting to every
available means for Obstructing their pas
sage The House is sitting in Committee
of supply. The discussion Of the items oil
credit requested by the Government for
the use of the civil service branch Of the
Naval Office is for the most part of farci.
cal character, and there is no likelihood OF
the committee rising until midday, Dir.
William Henry Smith, the Conservative
leader in the House, having declared that
the credits must he passed before the
House adjourns.
Mr.. Daikes, Postmaster General, relieved
Mr.. Courtney, Chairman Of Committees, In
the chair, during the discussion because
the proceedings were farcial. Mr.. Tanner,
member for York, informed the Chair thai
fresh batch OF eloquent Parnellites would
arrive on the morning train 10 reinforce
the OppOSlllOn Notf.
Mr.. William Henry Smith, the Govern
ment leader, arose amid cheers and cOun'
ter noise this evening and moved that the
bill for the amendment Of the criminal
law in Ireland have precedence over al
orders of the day. He said Ireland wa
in state of disorganizatiOn and the Gov
ernment were bound to act under sens
of public duty, particularly when they
found juries in that country intimidated
and notorious criminals whose deed:
were inimIeal TO the existence Of society
getting off scot free. Ar. Smith ssid h'
would refrain from stating the details o.
the measure, leaving that to the chief sec
retary for Ireland. What he now urged
was that the measure was absolutely nee
essary for the security and happiness O
the iaw-abiding population Of Ireland
Referring TO the proposed amendment
offered last night by Mr.. John Moreiy
rejecting the declaration OF urgency
for the Government bill, Mr.. Smith re
minded the House how Mr.. Gladstone re
sisted the adoption Of . similar amend
ment in 1881. The position Of the Gov
ernment Low was the same as that OF Mr.
Gladstone's Government then Regard
ing their ameliorative policy toward Ire
| land the speaker said the Government'
land bill would be
DIVIDED INTO TWO PARTS.
One of these would be introduced imme
diately, the other would be land pur'
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-23
Scarlet Fever Epidemic.

CINCINNATI, o., March 22.-A special
from NOrwalk, O., says: Norwalk is thor
oughly alarmed over most malignant
form of scarlet fever raging here.
Over n dozen cases are reported in the
immediate vicinity of the colored church,
and the rapid spread of it is believed to bt
due to few scholars attending school
while in the early stages of the disease.
The Board of Health is taking active
measures TO quarantine against it, and
houses containing cases are placarded
Sunday a communication from the BOARD
of Health was read in each church, advis
ing congregations to remain away from
funerals of persons dying of fever.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-23
DAKOTA'S GREAT FLOOD.
Stories Told by Fusitives From The Inun-
dated Districts.

otorios Aoiu Dy Eusit1Ees FROM Inc mum
dated Districts.
BISMARCK, OAK, March 22.-Parties
who have arrived from Mandan bring re-
ports Of much worse food there than
has been described.
The water has filed the easements of
all business houses, and many families in
the lower part of the city have narrowly
escaped drowning. A family of husband,
wife and three children were taken from
the attic of their house, and were COM
PEELED to walk on the crust of ice for a
quarter of a mile, over water from ten to
fifteen feet deep.
For over two miles between Mandan and
the river no railroad track or telegraph
poles can be seen, they having been swept
away by the water. The citizens of the
town are huddled together on high spots,
and as the water is still rising they may
all be driven to the bluff back OF the
town.
A dispatch from Pierre says: The Mis-
souri is running torrent The river rose
sly feet in six hours, hut is now at a stand
still. The volume of ice choked the chan
mel, and threw huge blocks thirty feet
square and three feet thich ten feet in the
air. Fort Pierre, on the Sioux reservation
and opposite Pierre, is partly submerged,
and the people are safely ensconced on the
bluffs adjacent to the village. Fears are
now entertained that the break at Bis
marck will be the cause of great trouble,
and the citizens are preparing for the
worst Information from Fort Sully states
that the river Is rising there two feet an
hOur
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-23
A WHEELING MAN

Thought to Have Been Murdered at steu
benyillo.
Ii is now thought in Steubenville that
John G. Wagner, the Wheeling man who
was killed on the Pan Handle road Satur-
day night, was the victim Of foul play.
Wagner and his parents used to live here
in Wheeling, but the family removed to
Mingo four years ago. Mr.. and Mrs.
Wagner went to Steubenville yesterday
and after looking at the clothes worn by
the dead man identified them as belonging
to their son. They state he left home
Saturday with s. or So in money and u
watch and chain in his posses.
sion. When the body was found there
was neither watch, cham or money up
on it and this fact served To Arouse suspi-
cion of fonl play having been practiced,
and it is now thought that Wagner may
have been struck on the head with a coup
ling pin, robbed, and his liieless body left
on the railroad track to cover up the
crime. Both his father and mother are
positive that he wore his watch and chain
on saturday ana while they DO not kno"
the amount of money he carried are GER
tain the sum would reach over s..
A lady living in the vicinity of the scene
ol accident told the Coroner Sunday morn
ing that she heard men shuiiling about
over the track Saturday night before the
accident happened, hut supposed they
were intoxicated aud paid no more atten
ton to them. At daylight Sunday the
Coroner pick up coupling pin near wher'
the body was found, which had been re
moved from car ON the side track. These
two incidents at least serve to arouse :
suspicion that Wagner may not have met
his death altogether by being run over, aud
the missing watch and chain furtheI
strengthens the theory of foul play. The
Coroner will further investigate the case.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-23
MILLIONS FOR THE NAVY.
A Big Array OF Figures From the Bureau
of steam Engineering.

A Big Array OF Figures From the Bnrsa"
of Steam Engineering.
WASHINGTON, March 32.-William G..
Shock. financial clerk of the Bureau OF
Steam Engineering has prepared very
comprehensive statement of appropriations
made for the navy from 1880 to 1888, in
elusive, compiled from the figures of appro-
priations. , A..
S155 4lO. IO6 %. The summary for each
vear il as follows: 1880, Sl4,575, 764 76;
issl. SIS, 40. 76l .O1; 1852, Sic, ,O9l, ,659. %;
1sS3 SIC, O64, ,s92. 81; 1884, $l7, los, 45l. 10;
iSS5 SIS, Az, SO. 81; 1856, $40, SS5, go;
1851 S17, ,4O3, $50 20, and 1ssS, SIS, ST.
les. "A.
ONT of these sums officers and seamen re-
oe;vsd in payment for services, $6S, 22T,
s35. %.
The Marine Corps has cost the Govern
ment during the nine years mentioned, 81
s57. 976. 33. and, the Naval Academy, ST.
69I, ,TO7.19.
IIDou the subsistence of the navy there
have been expended s., 9S7. .5Ol.53.
The repairs TO the hulls of old vessels
have cost S1l, ,7S5, 6S4 81, and to machinery
S., ,534, ,221.12.
There has been appropriated for lncreas-
ing the navy, $50, 5s9, $3.50.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-23
YOUNG LOGAN Welded.
The Ceremony at the Residence Of Chaun-
cey Andrews In Youngstown.

The Ceremony at the Residence Of Chaun-
cey Andrews In Youngstown.
YOUNGSTOWN, O., March 22:-The mar
riage ceremony of John Alexander Logan
Jr., aud Miss Edith Andrews was perform
ed at II o'clock to-day.
The Rev. d. H. Evans, pastor Of the
Presbyterian church, officiated, using the
Episcopal service.
The $780, 600 residence Of the brides
father, Chauncey II. Andrews, was bower
of beauty, the interior presenting magni-
ficent and lovely scene. The room in
which the ceremony took place was so
arranged as to give the appearance OF an
entrance TO a flower garden. On one side
OF the gate was an old English bell, stand
ing on top of pillar. The bell was con-
structed Of exquisite roses, the wheel OF
yiolets, and the rope Of lilies of the valley.
At few minutes before II o'clock Gun
ther's Orchestra, of Pittsburg, with Prof.
Mccall, OF this city, struck up the we'd
ding march from "Lohengrn."
The bride and groom stood underneath
the bell at the entrance of the gate into
the garden with their backs to the guests.
The Episcopal service was performed, using
the ring during the ceremony, the
Romance Of Spohr" was played by the
orchestra"
After the ceremony had been performed,
the guests, $50 in lumber, repaired to the
large and spacious dining room. where the
wedding breakfast was served by Cleve-
land caterer. The dining room, like the
other apartments, was transformed
inTO a scene of lovliness. The dis
play of presents was large, all being of a
costly character. Mr.. c. II. Andrews pre-
sented his daughter with fifty thousand
dollars. The gift of the groom was pearl
necklace with diamond pendant. Mrs.
Andrews gave silver that cost hundreds OF
dollars. Mrs. John A. Logan, the grOom's
mother, 100 pieces of cut glass. The we'd
ding couple then left.
The couple left in Mr.. Andrews special
car youngstown" via P. Il LIE, at 2:35
for q months honeymoon in the South.
The bridal trousseau is full and elaborate
and rich, but majority of the dresses are
a sOmbre or half mourning color by reason
OF the recent death OfGen. John A. Logan.
The young couple will locate here. Mrs.
General Logan and other members OF the
Logan family wore black silk, Mrs.
ChaunCey Andrews black lace over pearl
silk, Mrs. Wallace G. Andrews cOrn-coi-
ored faille, trimmed with black velvet
and Marquis lace. Miss Annie Bailey,
Clinton, Iowa, white moire, crystal trim
miDgS,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-23
MOUNDSVILLE ELATED
Over Her Big strike of Mother Natures
Cheap Fuel.

Over Her Big strike of Mother Natures
Cheap Fuel.
Sys'iR T,lsgrGm 10 Hs Register.
MuUNnsvILLE, W. VA, March 22.-
MoundSville is in state of excitement and
JOY over the result of the test Of the gas
aow from the Riggs well, it being found
more than sufficient to supply the town.
J. W. Craig the owner, and Frank Lowry
the manager of this field, made a partial
canvass Of the town to-day and found 1t
unanimously in favor Of it, Mr.. Craig IN
formed your reporter that ne
would 20 before the city Council
at their next meeting and ask
Tor right Of way, and if that ia obtained
the work OF laying pipe will begin imme-
dlately. Tie also said he visited the owners
OF the rolling mill at this place, who reside
IN flttSburg and they say that the mill
Will be st Irted provided a sufficient guam
uty OF GIs to run il was guaranteed,
which he did This fact will be hailed
with delight by our citizens, and it IS to be
ntoped that the City Council will uDheslta-
ungiy grant them free charter and boom
the town.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-23
The Dakota Floods.

BISMARCK, DAKOTA, March 22.-The
Missouri fell about twelve inches last
night, and this morning stood at the high
water mark of 1881. The railroad men
are detained. Passengers were thinking
they would have quick relief, when the
water began to rise again, and has risen a
foot since The rise at this point over a
body of water six miles in width is mar
velous The train from the east was de-
layed thirty minutes this afternoon by a
rise in Apple creek, three miles east. If
the water rises in this creek much more it
will be impossible for trains to come to
Bismarck There is no longer any doubt
of the drowning of the Jackson family at
Painted Woods, father, mother and two
children.
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Baby With an Elephants Head.

BRIDGEPORT, CoNN., March 22.-Mrs.
Krettschner, a German lady of this city,
gave birth recently to male infant, which
has an elephants head, and in place of Z
nose, q short trunk. The mouth and lipe
protrude like those of an elephant. The
child weighs nine pounds and can be fed
only with spoon. The mother visited
the circns winter quarters here during the
past winter and was terribly frightened by
the elephants. The parents succeeded in
keeping the matter to themselves until
now, and very few have been permitted tC
see the child.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-23
Pointed at Him.

CINCINNATI, O., March pa singular
suit for damages has been instituted by
Arthur Rose, a colored resident of this
city.
He attended theater Sunday night and
sat in the front row of the gallery. Dur
ing the singing of the comic song, 'Dar's
New Coon in Town." the singer empha-
sized that line in the song by pointing
directly at him. He sues her for $40, 900
damages, claiming that he was injured by
so much disagreeable publicity. Notice OF
the suit was served on the actress at the
theater last night.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-23
KEPT A VENGEANCE BOOK.
Plans of the Bald Knobbers Exposed-An
Attempt to Break Jail.

Attempt to Break Jail.
ST. LOUIS, March 22.-Six of the Bald
Knobbers who have been in confinement at
Ozark charged with being implicated in
the murder of Eden and Green, have been
released on 81, 900 and 81, 600 bonds it be-
shown that they were not directly concern
ed in the killing.
Several of the prisoners in the Spring
field Jail made o bold attempt to escape
Sunday night. They dug through the
floor of their cell and had tunnelled some
eight or ten feet when discovered by Shcr-
i'll DOdSOn and their scheme frustrated.
Four of the men were Bald KnObbers.
1t has been revealed that the Bald Knob
hers kept q regular vengeance book, in
which were recorded the names of persons
marked for some kind of persecution or
punishment. 1t was the custom for men,
bers at the various meetings TO prefer
charges against individuals outside of their
order, and then those present voted what
sort of punishment should he meted out to
them.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-23
The Audience Enjoyed II.

CHICAGO, March 22.-Interyiews with
leading theatre managers indicate that
they do not look with particular favor
upon the innovation introduced last night
hy Manager G. NJ. Hill at the Columbia,
the innovation being in the form of an in
vitatiou to the audience to Join in the cho-
rus of a song from the opera Lucille
when an encore was demanded. The man
ayers say that such practice has a ten
dency to turn a legitimate permance into
n burlesque. The audience at the Colum-
bia last night, however, enjoyed the affair
hugely, and entered into the spirit of the
thing with a vocal demonstration that was
both fearful and wonderful.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-23
Fatally pitten by a spitr Dog.

CINCINNATI, March 22.-Henry Kohl,
tanner, was bitten last Saturday by q
Spitz dog, which attacked him rs he was
passing his kennel on his way to his work.
After dressing the wound he went TO
work but soon was compelled to go home,
He has since become delirious and has q
high fever. His physician last night said
the poison from the dogs fangs had got
into the blood and the case was liable To
proye fatal
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-23
MARTINS FERRY.


william Moore mas neen announce" !"
candidate Tor cons'ab'e'
Judge 4. Cochran is in Masrillon, o.,
visiting his brother, Crown Cochran.
The brick work ON Mrs. MiIIer's new
house on Fourth street is completed.
An old fashioned taGy pulling was held
at the home Of Miss Flora Jones, in the
Orchard, last night.
The Steamer Climax will run 10 Wheel.
inc "a. niubt IN accommodate tbose wishing
,o attend the Oncra
- - o,y, a,
T.. d. " Neae, .ne rpp,aL hs'.n1n' an'
taiioi' VIII remove into .ns "e''eh '""'
on washington street sno'"y'
Mr.. Conrad Long, who was 70 seriously
injured py n fall from o stove few days
ago. u now "oupied WIN phe"n'"'A A'''
Mr. Charles Seabright purchased fine
team Of draft horses from Flushing maa
yesterday. They are o pair Of beauties
and weigh 3, 400 pounds.
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'naH"'''
Council tried 10 meet on Monday night.
Those present were Mssars. Strain, Elson.
Wood, and Colts. and those absent and
wanted bat not found were MesHs. Mickle,
Williams, and Clerk Pboebus. What the
intended business was can not be surmised,
a. no regular call was issued, and only
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-03-23
THOSE COMMISSIONERS.
The President Announces the Men Chosen
For the Positions.

The President Announces tho NAVh SAAo"S.'
For the Positions.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., March 22.-The
President has appointed the following
Inter State Commerce Commissioners:
Thomas NJ. Cooley, OF Michigan, for the
term of six years.
Wm. r. Morrison, of Illinois, for the
term of five years.
Augustus SHOEMAKER, of New York, for
the term of four years.
Aldaee F. Walker, of Vermont, for the
term ofthree years.
Walter L. Bragg, of Alabama, for the
term of two years. :,
The fact that Mr.. COOley's name heads
the list does not necessarily indicate that
be will be chairman of the Commission, as
II must elect its own chairman. Mr.
Cooley was recently appointed by Judge
Gresham receiver OF the Wabash Railroad
cOmpany.
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Crossed on the Broken Ice.

MANDAN, OAK, March 22.-Editor
Tuttle, of Mandan, Mr.. Marney, of Miles
City, and six others, equipped themselves
with ropes and slaves yesterday and left
Bismarck for Mandan, across the ice
They trsmped over two miles Of broken
ice, and, after several of the party getting
ducked, reached terra firma on the west
bank. The greatest difficulty was ex-
perienced when near the Mandan side.
The stream flowing across at the bottom
OF Main street kept a channel open and
the walking was very precariOus and
things looked treacherOus, but the party
finally landed from the trestle on the
Mandan shore in about an hour and a
half